A teenage boy has died and another is seriously injured after multiple alleged stabbings near a school in western Sydney.
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Emergency services received reports of the stabbing at 3.40pm on April 12 but before officers arrived at the school the two teens presented to the Blacktown Police Station.
Both boys were suffering severe stab wounds, police said.
Their injuries were treated at the police station but one of the boys died.
The other boy was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Initial investigations have led officers to arrest one person who was "nearby", police said.
Investigators have established a crime scene near the school, where the stabbing allegedly occurred, as well as at the police station.
The investigation into the alleged stabbing will continue, police said.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
Support is available for those who may be distressed:
- Phone Lifeline 13 11 14
- Men's Referral Service 1300 776 491
- Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
- beyondblue 1300 224 636
- 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732